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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.79, 34,879.01 and 17,323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.79, 34,879.01 and 17,323.47 is: 23,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.79 : 34,879.01 = 17,323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.79/34,879.01 = 17,323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.79x = 34,879.01 × 17,323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.79x = 604,225,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,225,396.75/25,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.04

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